velvet

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fabric with a soft, smooth, and plush surface.

  - "The velvet fabric on the chair felt luxurious."
  - "She wore a velvet dress to the formal event."
  - "The painting's background was a deep velvet black."

• adjective

  A soft, smooth, and often plush or velvety substance.

  - "The velvet texture of the cake was delightful."
  - "The velvet leaves of the rabbit's foot plant are velvety to touch."
  - "The velvet antler velvet is used in traditional medicine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɛlvət/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780475"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with velvet
javelin , aveline , velveteen

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Variants

List of all variants of velvet that leads to same result
velvet , velvetlike , velvets , velvet ant , velvet ants , velvet bean , velvet beans , panne , panne velvet , pannes

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Etymology

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Old French velu, meaning 'hairy' or 'woolly'. The term was likely adopted due to the fibrous texture of the fabric.

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Trivia

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1. Velvet was once so expensive that only the wealthy could afford it.

2. Velvet is anisotropic, meaning it has different properties depending on the direction it is measured.

3. Velvet is often used in the production of luxury items, such as shoes, clothing, and upholstery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Velvet fabric: A type of fabric made from various fibers, such as silk, wool, or synthetic materials, that have a soft, plush surface.

2. Velvet antler velvet: A substance found on the antlers of certain deer species, which is believed to have medicinal properties.

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Culture

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Velvet has been used in various cultures for centuries due to its luxurious texture and appearance. It was particularly popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods for clothing and upholstery. Velvet is also used in art, such as in the famous painting 'The Velvet Darkness' by Caspar David Friedrich.

How to Memorize "velvet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine touching a piece of velvet fabric. Focus on the texture and how it feels against your skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'velvet' with the feeling of luxury and softness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'V' sound in 'velvet' and associating it with the feeling of velvety texture.

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